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Survey - A question of feeshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/survey-a-question-of-fees/5062523.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/survey-a-question-of-fees/5062523.articleFollowing Mena Ruparel’s recent article on pricing for divorce fees, she and Ruth Langford have launched a survey.
Fri, 11 Aug 2017 09:40:00 GMTA quick-fire users’ guide to the new divorce petitions http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/a-quick-fire-users-guide-to-the-new-divorce-petitions/5062394.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/a-quick-fire-users-guide-to-the-new-divorce-petitions/5062394.articleStuart Clark and Michael Allum have created a brief users’ guide to the new divorce petitions Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:00:00 GMTImminent changes to divorce petitionshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/imminent-changes-to-divorce-petitions/5062383.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/imminent-changes-to-divorce-petitions/5062383.articleMichael Allum, David Hodson and Stuart Clark, of the International Family Law Group, discuss the changes to divorce / dissolution petitions and family procedure rules. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:45:00 GMTEthical Obligationshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/ethical-obligations/5062274.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/ethical-obligations/5062274.articleRobyn Allardice-Bourne examines a new book on the role of ethics in the legal profession which is timely in light of the ‘A Question of Trust’ campaign launched by the SRA and the new, more flexible, Code of Conduct.Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:33:00 GMTA change in technology is a change in fees http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/a-change-in-technology-is-a-change-in-fees/5062261.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/a-change-in-technology-is-a-change-in-fees/5062261.articleMena Ruparel answers key questions concerning the online divorce pilot. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:00:00 GMTReview of the online divorce pilot projecthttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/review-of-the-online-divorce-pilot-project/5062260.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/review-of-the-online-divorce-pilot-project/5062260.articleKaren Dovaston provides some insight into Nottingham’s online divorce pilot. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:23:00 GMTSharp v Sharp – a case of ‘Miller-lite'http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/sharp-v-sharp-a-case-of-miller-lite/5062039.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/sharp-v-sharp-a-case-of-miller-lite/5062039.articleWife successfully challenges divorce judgment awarding ex-husband of four years £2.7M. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:37:00 GMTEx-wife awarded £453 million in divorce http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/ex-wife-awarded-453-million-in-divorce/5061782.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/ex-wife-awarded-453-million-in-divorce/5061782.articleFatimah Farag, an assistant solicitor at The International Family Law Group LLP, discusses the recent decision in AAZ v BBZ and Others [2016] EWHC 3234 (Fam) and the court’s approach to the parties’ huge levels of wealth.Wed, 24 May 2017 14:46:00 GMTWe want to hear about your recent court experienceshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/we-want-to-hear-about-your-recent-court-experiences/5061777.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/we-want-to-hear-about-your-recent-court-experiences/5061777.articleWith growing concerns over the court system, we want to hear about your experiences and the problems which affect you and your clients. Wed, 24 May 2017 11:25:00 GMTTransparency in the family courthttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/transparency-in-the-family-court/5061768.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/transparency-in-the-family-court/5061768.articleMary Fapojuwo writes about Dr Doughty’s recently published research, which illustrates that Sir James Munby’s 2014 guidance for the judiciary, directing the courts to publish more cases on BAILII, has failed to achieve the cultural change envisioned. Mon, 22 May 2017 12:48:00 GMTWhat the general family lawyer should know about surrogacy lawhttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/what-the-general-family-lawyer-should-know-about-surrogacy-law/5061546.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/what-the-general-family-lawyer-should-know-about-surrogacy-law/5061546.articleColin Rogerson, associate and solicitor advocate at Dawson Cornwell, explains what family lawyers should know about surrogacy law. Mon, 08 May 2017 09:47:00 GMTContent marketing for family lawyers http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/content-marketing-for-family-lawyers/5061525.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/content-marketing-for-family-lawyers/5061525.articleAlex Heshmaty explains what content marketing is, and how family law firms can use it to grow their client base and build a rapport with them. Fri, 05 May 2017 09:50:00 GMTChange management for family law firmshttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/change-management-for-family-law-firms/5061520.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/change-management-for-family-law-firms/5061520.articleSabrina Bailey, director of Allard Bailey Family Law, discusses change management for family law firms.Tue, 02 May 2017 10:29:00 GMTNo divorce for Owens and Owens http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/no-divorce-for-owens-and-owens/5061204.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/no-divorce-for-owens-and-owens/5061204.articleYou wouldn’t think, in 2017, that a couple would be forced to remain married, long after the marriage was ‘dead in the water’. It certainly appeared that those who wanted a divorce, got a divorce. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:18:00 GMTWhat do you need to know about spring budget 2017?http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-spring-budget-2017/5061135.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-spring-budget-2017/5061135.articleMena Ruparel provides commentary on the impact the spring budget 2017 will have on family lawyers. Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:54:00 GMTParental alienation – a quick overviewhttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/parental-alienation-a-quick-overview/5060896.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/parental-alienation-a-quick-overview/5060896.articlePractitioners are increasingly coming across the term ‘parental alienation’. Understandably, many query how these cases differ from any other contact case and whether a different approach is needed.Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:26:00 GMTThe art of effective communication for the family lawyerhttp://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/the-art-of-effective-communication-for-the-family-lawyer/5060496.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/the-art-of-effective-communication-for-the-family-lawyer/5060496.articleJannette Brimm, training director at Skillssanctuary Ltd (formerly Skillsology Ltd), offers insight into the value of effective communication within a family law practice. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:01:00 GMTAll change for legal aid?http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/all-change-for-legal-aid/5060890.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/all-change-for-legal-aid/5060890.articleKaren Dovaston of Jefferies Essex LLP, Southend on Sea, Essex discusses the recent announcement that the five-year limit on evidence of domestic violence will be removed. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:24:00 GMTShould the government modernise its legal position on cohabitation?http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/should-the-government-modernise-its-legal-position-on-cohabitation/5060887.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/should-the-government-modernise-its-legal-position-on-cohabitation/5060887.articleOn 21 February 2017 the Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge from Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan to enter into a civil partnership as they did not meet the legal requirement of being the same sex. Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:26:00 GMTA culture of innovation in family law firms http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/a-culture-of-innovation-in-family-law-firms/5060745.article
http://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/family/features-and-comment/a-culture-of-innovation-in-family-law-firms/5060745.articleAlan Larkin, director at Family Law Partners, discusses implementing artificial intelligence (AI) at his firm and how all family lawyers and their clients can benefit from innovation.Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:04:00 GMT